Flamengo have continued to insist that it was Charly Alcaraz’s decision to join Everton and not a move instigated by themselves.
Flamengo RJ cover comments from technical director José Boto regarding the transfer, which was confirmed on Monday evening.
Alcaraz completed a loan move to Everton after the transfer deadline had passed on Monday evening after the Blues made their move for him late last week.
Reports in Brazil have explained that Everton approached Flamengo late on Friday to negotiate a loan deal for the midfielder, with a deal quickly agreed by Saturday morning.
A mixed story then developed as it was first claimed that Flamengo had negotiated the deal without Alcaraz’s knowledge, and he had only learned of it when reports broke. It was claimed he had initially wanted to stay in Brazil until being told he was not in Flamengo’s plans.
However, that has since been disputed, with Flamengo manager Filipe Luis insisting that it was Alcaraz who brought the Everton offer to the club. They then held discussions about his role in the team and it appeared he would be staying before then deciding to move to Goodison Park.
José Boto has now echoed that story from his manager, while insisting that the deal taking Alcaraz to Everton was beneficial for Flamengo.
“The decision to leave was his. We put that decision in his hands,” he said.
“The proposal appeared; it was a good proposal for the club. He is a good player, but he was not a key player at this time. It doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be soon. The decision to leave was.”